I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. Prior to having a private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 35 years I was a school psychologist for 5 years. Currently I volunteer to teach a class on addictions and anger management at City Team, Oakland, Ca., a residential program for men. I have been a volunteer at city team for over 4 years. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss, parenting, marriage, domestic violence, anxiety and depression. I have written and published 6 books on personal, parenting and marriage issues. My most recent books are; Changes, one person can make a difference and The first pictorial self help book for men who don’t read. Two other books I have written are: Winning at a Losing Game and The Lost Aspect of Love. I encourage my clients to follow up each session with specific homework that I can provide.I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
My wife, Pam, and I have been married for 55 years, we have three adult children and 4 grandchildren.
CA LMFT 17048
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Thomas "Tom" Prinz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Tom has been very helpful in getting me through a lot of work burnout and grief that I've been dealing with. It is largely due to his counselling that I've found the courage to make decisions that have benefited myself and my entire family.
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Thomas "Tom" for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Super helpful and great suggestions
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Thomas "Tom" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
I feel very fortunate to have Tom as a therapist. He’s insightful, hard working, devoted and caring. I have nothing but good things to say about him.
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Thomas "Tom" for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Very patient and empathetic to my life’s issues. Definitely recommend with him. He offers tips that could improve the decision making process
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Thomas "Tom" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
As I am new to therapy, I don’t have a lot of perspective to compare to. I am someone who somewhat knows what I am struggling with, it has been helpful. My therapist Tom has a lot of tools to provide and is a sounding board for my thoughts as I process what I am feeling. For someone who needs an objective opinion to express their issues with, so far, BetterHelp has made a positive difference in my life thus far. I would recommend it for someone who needs someone to listen to them outside of their immediate loved ones. This has made a significant impact on my marriage and parenting ability.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Thomas "Tom" for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and coaching